9 April 2015
© Commonwealth of Australia 2015 ISBN 978-1-76010-187-9
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Referral of the inquiry Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgment Note on references Structure of the report Clarification of the purpose of this inquiry Background and overview of firearm regulation in Australia
What are illicit firearms? Size of the illicit firearms market Methods of diversion
Firearm-related crime Organised crime Hotspot mapping
National consistency
What is 3D manufacturing? The development of 3D printed firearms Regulation of 3D firearms
The illicit firearms market The need for consistent regulatory standards Registration and licensing of firearms Development of 3D printed firearms
Referral of the inquiry Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgment Note on references Structure of the report Clarification of the purpose of this inquiry Background and overview of firearm regulation in Australia Current situation regarding firearm regulation What are illicit firearms? Size of the illicit firearms market Methods of diversion What is 3D manufacturing? The development of 3D printed firearms Regulation of 3D firearms Misinformation not helpful Data Deficiencies - The size and operation of the illicit firearms trade Data Deficiencies - Theft of firearms The Law Enforcement Response to Illegal Firearms Importation of illegal firearms 3D printers Banning semi-automatic handguns Stricter storage requirements The Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits of Legal Firearm Use International Comparisons Response to Chair's Recommendations Additional majority of Senators attending the inquiry Recommendations
Public submissions
Tabled documents Additional information Information provided by the Australian Federal Police (received 10 October 2014) Answers to questions on notice
Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs CommitteePO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 Phone: +61 2 6277 3560legcon.sen@aph.gov.au
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